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CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescnp-
tion drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles
for eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program of the Oregon De
partment of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act.
(8 am-5pm Monday-Friday. 503-731-4029or800605-2313.
wwwheafthoregon.org.)
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults
about HIV prevention, supports people with HIV and their
families and advocates for sound HIV policy and legisla
tion on the national, state and local levels. Spanish-lan-
guage assistance available. ¡Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave.
503-223-5907. Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.)
CityGuys hosts monthly HIV testing nights at The Escape
and Steam; provides free risk reduction counseling, con
doms and lube; and offers free rapid HIV testing and STD
screening at the Men's Wellness Center. (5-9 pm Tues
day [HIV/STD] and Saturday [HIV only). 928 SW Stark St.
503-445-7699. cityguys@cascadeaids.org .)
Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and
confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No nee
dles! Free condoms! Call for appointment or walk-in testing
times. [Oregon City: 503-655-8471. Sandy: 503-722-6660.
Molalla: 503-723-2944. 82nd Avenue: 503-771-7944. For
more information call 503-742-5382.)
Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A
and B vaccinations to men who have sex with men in Van
couver, Wash. [5-6:30 pm Thursday. 3701E Fourth Plain
Blvd. 360-397-8098.)
Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and
confidential HIV testing, counseling and case manage
ment to anyone. Se habla español. We lend HIV books and
videos and offer educational materials and free condoms.
[503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.)
Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-qual
ity meals to HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals
delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers
invited to inquire anytime. (Mara 503-460-3822.)
Esther's Pantry in Milwaukie provWes food and personal
care items to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for
services. [503-349-4699. www.ourhouseofportland.org/
programs/estherspantry.)
Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, us
ing or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced
patients, nurses and social workers. (5:30-7 pm second Weohes-
day, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave. RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202,
ext 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnership/fuzeon.htmlj
Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information
about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing.
Call for a free packet of information. [503-227-2339. bw-
port@comcast.net.)
Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community
Test Site offers confidential testing by appointment with
or without your name. Some walk-in testing. Sliding-scale
fee. Se habla español; other interpretation by appoint
ment. (9 am-4:45 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:45pm
Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775.)
HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry fa
cilities, clothing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers
with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational ac
tivities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire
anytime. [9am-3pm Monday-Friday. 2941NE Ainsworth
St. 503-4606822J
The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay
and bi men, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of
every month for social events, discussions and other out
ings. (928 SW Stark St. 503-223-6339, ext. 555. thelink@
cascadeaids.org.)
Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay,
bi and trans guys. Se habla español. (5-7:15 pm Tuesday.
5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 503-988-3030.)
OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for
people living with HIV/AIDS. Services include HIV specialty
care, psychiatry, counseling, addiction treatment (including
buprenorphine/suboxone), case management same-day
visits and online chart access. Appointments are available
regardless of insurance. (503-494-8562.)
Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest
Washington's only network of integrated health and hous
ing services for people with HIV/AIDS. Programs include Our
House (24-hour residential care), Neighborhood Housing and
Care, Community Services and Swan House. To volunteer,
contact Kathryn Siebert. (503-234-0175. www.ourhouseof-
pordand.org.)
Partnership Project provides services to people with
HIV/AIDS, their families and those at risk. Programs include
HIV Case Management; Supporting Healthy Options for
Prevention (SHOP), behavior change counseling to moti
vate people to protect themselves and their partners; and
HIV 101, providing basic information for people recently
diagnosed. Se habla español. (Intake Line: 503-517-3590.
SHOP: Laura or Kurt 503-230-1202 or 877-795-7700. HIV
101: 503-230-1202. Positive Living: Julia 503-230-1202,
ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnership.)
Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is t county
decision-making body that identifies services needed for
people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds an
nually in a six-county area. Need volunteers from all walks
of life. (20 NE 10th Ave., Second Floor. 3653 SE 34th Ave.
503-988-3030, ext 25703. wwwhivportland.org.)
Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to
people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project. Topics
include employment, parenting, health, women's self image
and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education. (Shyle Ruder
503-223-5907, ext. 203. www.cascadeaids.org)
Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management
series for people living with HIV/AIDS designed to assist
you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry
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out normal daily activrties and provide you with the tools to
manage emotional changes. (Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235.
www.ohsu.edu/partnership/fiueon.html .)
+talk is a five-week program for people living with HIV
designed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV sta
tus and negotiating safer sex. New sessions start monthly
(Josh 503-223-5907 jferrer@cascadeaids.org)
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conven
tional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, sup
port groups and recreational sports activities for people
seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially
those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2901 E Bumside St.
503-238-5203. pquest@qwest.net.)
Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an
HIV/STD prevention organization, provides resources and
referrals on men's health challenges and holds bar testing,
touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting well
ness and intimacy. (503-223-8822. info@qland.org. www
qland.org.)
The Research b Education Group provides access to HIV/
AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in
Oregon and southwest Washington. (1650 NW Naito Park
way It 185. 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg.
org. www.reg.org.)
The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides
a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD
prevention programs; Internet resources; peer counsel
ing; referrals; and support groups in a nonclinical setting.
(1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.)
Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men
at Quest Center. Meet other nice guys, share information
and have fun. (7-8 pm Tuesday. 2901 E Bumside St. Terry
503-253-2292.)
Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low-
income people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with
personal care, mobility, medications or drug/alcohol/men-
tal health support. (Business: 503-786-4829. Volunteers:
503-234-0175.
www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/
swanhouse.)
Tod's Comer in Milwaukie provides clothing, household
items, companion pet care, cremations and more to people
with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699.
www.ourhouseofportland. org/programs/todscomer.)
Washington County Health Department provides free
needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at com
munity health clinics in Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton:
5:30-7:30pm Monday, 12550 SW Second St. Tigard:
5:30-7:30pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty Parkway.
503-846-4965.)
COMMUNITY
General
Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky lab Beer Hall to
develop communications and leadership skills, including
prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running ef
fective meetings. (4-5:30 pm Sunday. 1945 NW Quimby St.
503-330-2706. www.babble-ontm.org.)
Bisexual Community Forum is a space to meet people
and freely discuss issues relevant to the bi community at
3 Friends Coffeehouse. Everyone is welcome. (7:30 pm first
Monday. 201 SE 12th Ave. Laury 503-285-4848.)
Deaf b Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organi
zation dedicated to building community among deaf and
hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site for programs,
services, events and community resources. (503-517-8880
TTY/voice. info@dhor.org. www.dhor.org.)
Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all queer
parents who co-conceive children to be treated equally. We
believe, regardless of gender, two adults in committed rela
tionships who agree to co-create children should be given
the same rights as heterosexual couples, (www.myspace.
com/doublerainbowfoundation.)
Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and in
dividuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the
sexual minorities community through education, advocacy,
outreach and resource development. Activities include sensi
tivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities,
information and assistance. (3:30-4:30pm first Wednesday
Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Ra
chel 503-224-2640 eracoordinator@yahoocomj
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by
gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the
dignity and worth of all people. Equity has distributed more
than $2.8 million in grants and scholarships throughout Or
egon. (503-231-5759. www.equftyfoundation.org.)
KBOO-FMs Out Loud queer news and public affairs show,
featunng local guests and announcements, airs second and
fourth Tuesdays. This Way Out, the international queer
show, airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays. (6 pm. 90.7 FM
Portland, 91.9 FM Hood River, 100.7 FM Willamette Valley
wwwkboo.fm kboooutloud@yahoocom.)
Love Makes a Family is an international organization that
provides a public voice for queer-headed families. Your
membership supports parents and their children, works for
safe schools and encourages equal nghts for all couples.
(503-228-3892. www.lmfamily.org.)
Men’s Wellness Center is a space dedicated to the health
and wellness of gay/bi men offering a vanety of fun social
events, discussion groups, workshops, HIV/STD testing,
free condoms and lube, nsk reduction counseling, WiFi and
Internet access. (5-9 pm Tuesday [testing only), 4-10 pm
Wednesday-Saturday. 928 SW Stark St. 503-445-7699.
cftyguys@cascadeaidsorgj
To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partner
ship, apply in person and bnng $60 cash to the first floor
of the Multnomah County offices. (8 am-4 45 pm Monday-
Friday. 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503-988-3027.)
Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Pence meets Sun
days at Tully's Coffee. (11am. 935 NE Broadway. nwvp@
teleport.com. www.peaceveterans.org.)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks
to create safe schools and communities for families, educa
tors and students statewide. (503-260-5792. www oregon-
safeschools.org.)
Polyamory Circle is a gathering for folks exploring options
beyond monogamy. Discussions include open relationships,
extended families and intentional communities. Everyone is
welcome. (7 pm third Monday. Laury 503-285-4848.)
Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-CIO that
lets union members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and
trans issues and lets the queer community support work
place rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731, Portland,
OR 97208.503-516-2498.)
Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit or
ganization, seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland
Pnde Festival, which will be held June 16 and 17 at Wa
terfront Park. This year's theme is 'Keep Portland Queer.'
(503-295-9788. info@pridenw.org. www.pridenw.org.)
Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a
connection within Portland's queer community. (1-5 pm
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4-8 pm Wednesday. 69 SE
Taylor St. 503-234-7837. info@pdxqcenter.org. www.pdx-
qcenter.org.)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE)
is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior
housing in the Portland area. Call to join a committee.
(503-224-8881 www.sharepdx.org.)
The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays
with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's
Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve
issues between the queer community and law enforcement
agencies. (Noon-1:30pm. 1111 SW Second Ave. #1526.
503623-0027.)
The Trans/ldeotity Resource Center, a program of Outside
In, provides a Trans Health Clinic; the ID Project for name/
gender change; Genderblendz, a gathering for trans women
who are exploring/living within the gender/sexuality/identity
spectrums; and Resources PDX, a list of medical and non
medical professionals in the Portland area. (Genderblendz:
6-7:30 pm first and third Monday. 1132 SW 13th Ave.
Clinic: 503-535-3828. ID Project: 971-544-1574. www.
resourcespdx.org.)
Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of
queer war veterans and friends offering mutual support,
social activities and assistance in accessing veterans ser
vices. (503-242-3585. groups.yahoo.com/group/vfhr.)
Political
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots
queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature,
educates the public and works to end discrimination through
election activities. (POBox 40625, Portland, OR 97240.
503-222-6151. www.basicrights.org.)
strong masculine identification whose primary erotic prac
tice is frot and who do not participate in anal penetration.
(pdx_frot@mac.com. www man2manalliancn orgj
Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support
services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening
conditions. (503-3356591J
Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came
out later in life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm first Tues
day. 69 SE Taylor St. #255. 503-227-0605.)
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and
gay men meets to share information and provide sup
port in dealing with the challenges of living with multiple
sclerosis. (6:306pm third Wednesday. Melissa Greeney
503-223-9511.)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and sup
port group for individuals desiring to explore and express
another gender. (POBox 4928, Portland, OR 97208-4928.
503-533-8787. nwga@nwgapdx.com. www.nwgapdx com)
Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First
United Methodist Church. (7 pm second Tuesday. 1838 SW
Jefferson St. 503-232-7676. www.pflagpdx org.)
TransFamilies is a support group for the family and fnends
of transgender people. Meets at First Congregational United
Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219.)
Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group
that meets at Q Center for people assigned female at birth
but identifying as trans men/guys, intersex, genderqueer,
questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional
health, coming out, 'passing,' hormones and relationships/
sexuality. (66 pm third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St. rej2433@
yahoo.com.)
Unity Project of Oregon is a community of black and Af
rican-American same-gender-loving, gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgender people, friends and family dedicated to
empowering and improving their quality of life through
social change, justice and equality. (503-417-7991. www
unftyprojectoregon.orgj
Views offers free peer counseling/support for gay and les
bian older adults. You are not alone. Group and individual
support available. (Quince 503-489-2230J
HEALTH
Anti-Violence
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for
women-identified domestic violence survivors. Individual
support and advocacy are available for any queer people
who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse
in their relationships. Contact us to learn more about support
groups and new 'healthy relationships' workshops. Free,
confidential and safe. (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and
Gender Minority Services Program: 503-232-7805, ext. 3.
melissaa@bradleyangle.orgj
Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates
in policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports
candidates and delegates, and gives the sexual minorities
community access to elected officials and candidates.
(503-224-8200. www.stonewalloregon.org.)
Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves sur
vivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton
counties and offers a 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter,
legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and support
groups. (Crisis: 541-754-0110 or 800-927-0197. Business:
541-758-0219.)
Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organiza
tion in the United States working to achieve gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender equality. Volunteers are invited to
monthly meetings at Q Center. (7 pm second Monday. 69 SE
Taylor St. Aaron 503-715-7343J
Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, support
and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual
violence. Lesbian, bi and trans friendly. Wheelchair acces
sible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted. (Crisis:
503-654-2288. Business: 503-722-2366.)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides les
bians 60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women
in our common struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual
interests and to experience the joy of playing and working
together. (1 pm second Wednesday. 503-286-3575.)
Portland Women s Crisis Line offers free and confidential
services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence;
operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line that pro
vides referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups;
provides sexual assault advocates; and offers a program
for sex workers. Foreign language translation is available.
(503-235-5333 or888-235-5333. www.pwcl.org.)
Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry
and exploitation. Call us to get involved! (6:30 pm second
and fourth Monday. 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462.
rwpdx@igc.org.)
Professional
The Next Level—the Portland area's first networking group
specifically geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender businesspeople—meets at Rose City Mortgage
Specialists. (5:306:45 pm second Wednesday 5200 SW
Macadam Ave. Jake 503-768-4248 iake@rosecftymtg.com.)
Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bi
sexual and Transgender Caucus is an organization for edu
cators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay,
lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. (503-246-2073.
oregonglc@care2 com. www.geocfties.com/oregonglcj
Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in
the trades and educates girls and women about construc
tion careers. Contact for meeting info. (1714 NE Alberta St.
503-3356200. www.tradeswomen.netl
Support
Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Les
bians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at At
kinson Memorial Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth
St. 503-998-1450. wwwclackamaspfiag.org.)
The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or
questioning men who are dads or want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm
first Tuesdays and thrd Wednesdays. (Mike 503-2366339 or
Terry 503-697-7004. www thedadsgroup comJ
Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its
monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Christ.
(7 pm third Tuesday. 2032 College Way. 503-357-2442. fg-
pflag@aolcomj
Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Al
liance, is a support and advocacy coalition for men with a
Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice
by eliminating sexual violence through support, advocacy
and education. Services include a 24-hour confidential crisis
line, free counseling and support groups, community edu
cation and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis: 503-640-5311.
Business: 503-384-0480. wwwsarcoregon.org.)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for
sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional
domestic violence services. (16869 SW 65th Ave. #212,
Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865. 503-853-8686 www safe-
4all.orgJ
General
Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against To
bacco, provides education around queer tobacco use and
advocates for tobacco reduction in our communities.
(503-784-5813. r.e.szego@cascadiabhc.org.)
Men's Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spint health in a
safe, structured environment for men to explore their con
nection to self and to others. Two classes weekly, (www.
joega.com.)
Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't qualify for
the Oregon Health Plan as well as needle exchange services
that include those who inject hormones. Provide transitional
housing for youth 20 and younger and for those HIV-positive
and younger than 23. Need volunteers of all ages. (10 am-
6 pm Monday-Friday 1132SW 13th Ave 503-535-3800.
www.outsidein.orgj
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides
confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health
care, including STD testing and treatment, 20-mmute anony
mous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding fees,
insurance welcomed Se habla espariol Health centers
in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaver
ton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash.
(888675-7820. wwwppcworg.)
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from
various traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV
positive people find yoga classes that are specifically wel
coming and/or experienced in addressing their special needs
Iwwwgayyogaportlandcom. bart@stonewallschool.orgj
Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an
HIV/STD prevention organization, provides resources and refer
rals on men's health challenges and holds bar testing, touching,
yoga, film salon and other events promoting wellness and inti
macy. (503-2236822 info@qiand.org. www.qiand.orgj
Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treat
ment at People's Food Co-op (Noon-3 pm third Saturday
3029 SE 21st Ave J
Mental Health
YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers
sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and
groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.
Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on
Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on
Wednesdays. (1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440.)
Recovery
Al-Anon GLBT in the Couve, a 12-step recovery fellowship
of families and friends whose lives have been affected by
alcoholism, meets in Room 19 at Vancouver Heights United
Methodist Church in Vancouver, Wash. (76:15 pm Wednes
day. 5701 MacArthur Blvd.)
Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free
counseling for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who
refuse to go to treatment. Part of a federally funded treat
ment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth
in counseling. (503-243-1065. www.ori.org/cfar/portlandj
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program
based on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anony
mous with an additional five steps focusing on dual diag
nosis (mental illness and substance abuse). Meets at Live
and Let Live Club. (76 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave.
503-2226468.)
Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anony
mous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Port
land. (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-2816868J
Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anony
mous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of
Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday. 2400 NE Broadway.
503-2816868.)
Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities commu
nity a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-
sober activities. Meeting space available for 12-step groups.
(1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091J
Man2Man Recovery Group invites gay, bisexual and
questioning men to explore their relationship with dregs
and alcohol, past or present, at the Men's Wellness Center.
Newcomers should arrive a half-hour early for orientation.
(6-7:30 pm Wednesday. 928 SW Stark St. $10 a meeting.
Mike Binks 503-281-3318, ext. 36. www.sccpdx.orgj
Pos for the Cause, an HIV-positive gay men's Alcoholics
Anonymous/12-step support group, meets in the basement
of the rectory at St. Philip Nen Catholic Church. (7:306:45
pm Monday. 2408 SE 16th Ave. Jim 503-708-2603.)
Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer
and questioning people who support one another in recover
ing from the effects of another person's drinking. (6:15-7 pm
Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave. 503-2236822, ext. 1. www
al-anonportlandoregon.orgj
Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous
meeting. (5:30 pm Monday-Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave.
503-772-5213.)
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those
suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and
sexual orientation is welcome. Weekly gay- and lesbian
friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Steps 1-2-3 and
the spiritual solution. (76pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th Ave.,
Second Floor. 503-452-5961. www.portlandsaa.org.)
The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care
is Oregon's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment pro
gram specifically for the queer community. Safe, respectful,
confidential and effective since 1986. Services include a
group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction.
(503-230-9654J
Sexual
The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program
offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted dis
eases, HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By
appointment or walk-in. Most insurance plans accepted;
sliding-scale fee. Se habla español. (9 am-4:30 pm Monday-
Friday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St.,
Sixth Floor. 503-988-3700 )
SOCIAL
Arts fr Music
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus
rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation
of Salem. (46:30 pm 5090 Center St. NE 503-364-2370.
confluence@aol com www confluencechorus orgJ
Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social
gathenng for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians
or who pursue some creative activity. Noncommercial, non-
judgmental, supporting personal creativity for novices and
professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday,
(7 pm Cart 503-284-2971J
Film discussion group forming for gay, bi and trans men
Share your perspective regarding portrayals of sexual mi
nority men in current films. Monthly activities include group
outings to see films, (fikntalk@venzon.netj